100WOMENSTRONG ANNOUNCES $296,935 IN FUNDING FOR 32 LOUDOUN COUNTY NONPROFITS

Tenth round of grant funding takes philanthropic group’s funding to area organizations to more than $2 million

Leesburg, VA – May 14, 2019 – Loudoun County-based 100WomenStrong,a group of concerned philanthropists seeking to strategically invest in organizations and programs that enrich the lives of Loudoun County residents, is donating $296,935 to 32 area nonprofit organizations to help them initiate, complete or supplement programs in 2019. With this year’s funding, the philanthropic group has now given more than $2 million to Loudoun County nonprofits to support transformational change in the areas of shelter, health, hunger and education.

“It is an honor to be a part of an effort that has donated more than $2 million over the last decade to so many organizations that do the hard work every day of helping fill gaps for those who are hungry, need shelter, need educational support or who need mental health services, among other things,” said Karen G. Schaufeld, 100WomenStrong founder and president. “We started out with 12 members and have grown to more than 50. Our goal is to reach 100 members to increase the amount we can donate so that all Loudoun County residents can achieve their full potential as active, contributing members of our community.”

100WomenStrong also provides ongoing support of long-term impact grants, including a Community School Initiative at Sterling Elementary.100WomenStrong 2019 grant recipients are as follows:

A Place to Be – $14,000

Produce a new “The Same Sky Project” production to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and to promote inclusion.

All Ages Read Together – $10,000

Fund a free school-readiness class at the Sterling Library to serve at-risk preschool age children and their families by filling the gap that is left by publicly funded preschool programs.

American Legion Post 2001 – $6,000*

Help veterans prevent eviction by providing rent subsidies with the intent to increase the number of families supported from 18 in 2018, to 25 in 2019.

Backpacks for Success (PTSA Loudoun County HS) – $1,635*

Provide backpacks and basic school supplies to new freshmen, many of whom are attending an American school for the first time

BRAWS –Bringing Resources to Aid Women’s Shelters – $9,700*

Provide disadvantaged female students with feminine care products, bras and underwear with the goal to serve 250 students and double volunteer network.

Children’s Science Center – $4,000

Support Family Science Night, Discovery Days and Science on Stage STEM program operational costs to the six Title 1 schools in Loudoun County.

Community Foundation – $15,000

Finance a Human Services Strategic Plan for Loudoun County, as well as support strategic planning for specific smaller nonprofit agencies and their operations.

Crossroads Jobs – $5,000*

Aid in job search and placement by funding job counselors who provide placement and training services, offer local employers of prescreened applicants and follow-up support for applicants.

Dulles South Food Pantry – $7,500

Expand hours for part-time operations staff to support a 40% increase in guests of the pantry. Hire an Operational Staff member to improve consistency between shifts and extend hours of business.

Launch an equine wellness initiative and implement three new programs.

Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church – $5,700*

Fund a “ParentVUE Tech Literacy” Program training English language learners’ parents to bolster interaction with schools, as well as use email and other electronic tools to monitor a student’s progress.

The Fenwick Foundation – $10,000

Provide dental care and treatment for lower-income adults, with a focus on alleviating financial impediments the elderly may face.

The Ryan Bartel Foundation – $7,500

Expand the reach of the FORT, the organization’s safe community space for teens, as well as provide free workshops and therapies.

Volunteers of America Chesapeake – $7,600

Alleviate the increased cost of transportation of the homeless from different service branches

Windy Hill – $3,500

Purchase and install four enclosed bulletin boards to provide a central location for important upcoming educational and enrichment messages to residents of Windy Hill.

About 100WomenStrong

Formed in 2008, 100WomenStrong is committed to improving the quality of life for residents of Loudoun County, Virginia, through strategic grants to non-profits working in the areas of shelter, health, hunger and education. Members of 100WomenStrong connect and collaborate to leverage their philanthropic resources as a component fund of the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. For more information about 100WomenStrong, contact Pam Ray at [email protected].